Matthew Stafford achieved a remarkable milestone on Sunday, throwing his 400th career touchdown pass as the Los Angeles Rams dominated the San Francisco 49ers with a resounding score of 42-26. The Rams quarterback showcased his exceptional skills, completing 24 of 36 passes for 280 yards and an impressive four touchdowns during the game.
In his last five games, Stafford has thrown a staggering 20 touchdowns without a single interception, solidifying his status as one of the top quarterbacks in the league. With a total of 25 touchdowns this season, he currently leads the league in this category. His touchdown passes on Sunday included a 22-yard throw to Puka Nacua, a 4-yard pass to Davis Allen, a 2-yard strike to Davante Adams, and a 16-yard completion to Colby Parkinson.
With this achievement, Stafford now boasts a total of 402 career passing touchdowns, placing him in an elite group of quarterbacks. He joins the likes of Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539), Aaron Rodgers (517), Brett Favre (508), Philip Rivers (421), Dan Marino (420), and Ben Roethlisberger (418) in the prestigious 400 touchdown club.
In addition to Stafford’s stellar performance, Davante Adams added to the Rams’ offensive firepower by catching six passes for 77 yards and one touchdown. Puka Nacua also made a significant impact with five receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams contributed to the victory by rushing for 73 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 14 carries.
The Rams quickly established control of the game, leading 21-0 early in the second quarter. Despite the 49ers attempting to make a comeback, Los Angeles consistently responded whenever San Francisco threatened to close the gap. The Rams finished the game with a total of 401 offensive yards compared to the 49ers' 393 yards, although San Francisco struggled with two turnovers and a failed fourth-down conversion.
On the other side, Mac Jones had a solid outing for the 49ers, completing 33 of 39 passes for 319 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. His targets included George Kittle, who caught nine passes for 84 yards and a touchdown, and Jauan Jennings, who recorded six receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.
With this victory, the Rams improved their record to 7-2, marking their fourth consecutive win since their previous loss to the 49ers on October 2, where they fell 26-23 in overtime. Conversely, the 49ers' record now stands at 6-4 as they look to regroup after this defeat.
